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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 2§ 19664 Library District Naming Rules

§ 19664 Library District Naming Rules

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§ 19664 Library District Naming Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Every library district must have a name that includes the district's name and the county it's in.
  • •The name should not include any numbers.
  • •The library district can use this name to buy or sell property and to sue or be sued.

Example

A new library district is created in Orange County called 'Sunshine Library District'.

The district must be officially named 'Sunshine Library District of Orange County'. They can't call it 'Sunshine Library District 1'. This name is used for all legal stuff, like buying land for a new library or if someone sues the district.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19664 Library District Naming Rules

Every library district shall be designated by the name and style of ____ Library District, (using the name of the district), of ____ County, (using the name of the county in which the district is situated). In that name the trustees may sue and be sued, and may hold and convey property for the use and benefit of the district. A number shall not be used as a part of the designation of any library district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

library districttrusteesdesignation

Related Statutes

  • § 19644 Library Establishment Certificate
  • § 19655 Library District Funding Estimates
  • § 19656 Library Bond Election Authority
  • § 19661 Free Public Library Access
  • § 19425 Library District Certification Filing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19664.
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